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Vinnie's
148 Bedford Ave., between 8th and
9th Aves.
718-782-7078
Vinnie's is the greatest old school pizza joint
in the neighborhood, a favorite of kids and policemen.
• Minimum: $10
• Delivery area: Williamsburg
• Hours of delivery: noon - 10
p.m.
• Credit cards: no
• Keeps address on file: no |
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Kasia's
146 Bedford Ave., at 9th Ave.
718-387-8780
Kasia's serves sturdy Polish diner food with a wide assortment
of freshly squeezed juices.
• Minimum: $5
• Delivery area: 10-block radius
• Hours of delivery: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Mon - Fri.)
• Credit cards: no
• Keeps address on file: no |
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Aurora
Ristorante
70 Grand St., between Kent and Wythe
Aves.
718-388-5100
Check out the exquisite sweet somethings at Aurora Ristorante.
In addition to delicious standards like tiramisu, the
specials are each more elegant than the next. The berry
parfaits are to die for.
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Bean
172 North 8th St., at Bedford Ave. and Driggs St.
718-387-8222
There are a lot of terrific Mexican places, particularly
on the Southside, but few deliver. Bean serves up burritos
packed with fresh vegetables like zucchini or shitake
mushrooms, or chipotle and guacamole smothered over marinated
grilled steak.
• Minimum: $10, $15 for Greenpoint
• Delivery area: Union Ave. to Graham Ave.,
Broadway to Maujer St., McGuinness to Greenpoint Ave.
in Greenpoint
• Hours of delivery: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Credit cards: yes, except Discover ($15
minimum charge)
• Keeps address on file: no |
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Anytime
93 N. 6th St., between Berry and Wythe
Aves.
718-218-7272
American
Your band has a late rehearsal. You don't want to break to
go get food, but the drummer's threatening to quit unless
he gets an apple avocado salad, a pack of Marlboro lights,
a corona, and a baklava, pronto. At 3 a.m., even the deli's
closed, so thank God for Anytime. The joint used to look like
an airport lounge-cave, but it's become very swank. Still,
this place does the bulk of its business delivering to desperate
night owls.
Minimum: $10 delivery minimum for outskirts versus
central $8.
Delivery area: Southside: Flushing Ave; Northside: All
Greenpoint; Eastside: Morgan Ave.; Bushwick
Hours of delivery: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Take note: Cigarettes are also available. (Cute delivery
people, too!)
Website: www.anytimeny.com
Aurora Ristorante
70 Grand St., between Kent and Wythe Aves.
718-388-5100
Italian
There are a million great Italian places in the Eastern part
of Williamsburg. Ciao Bella's not bad, and you can always just
pick stuff up at Joe's Busy Corner on the way home from the
subway, but if you want a really decadent treat, Aurora is it.
Each of the ristorante's unusual concoctions, monkfish braised with
turnips and celery root puree
($15.95), for example, is more exquisite
than the next. And even the wineter salads, of
roasted vegetables, spelt, and spinach
($7.95), are fresh and delectable
as can be.
Minimum: $15
Delivery area: most of Williamsburg
Hours of delivery: 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: yes
Take note: There are daily specials and a different dessert
item every day. Collect them all!
Website: www.auroraristorante.com
Bahia
690 Grand St., between Manhattan and Graham
Aves.
718-218-6081/9592
Salvadoran, Seafood
Warning: The pupusas (cheesy pancakes available with pork, beans,
or chicken) at this friendly Salvadoran restaurant are addictive.
Of course, at $1.50 apiece, you can afford the habit. Also incredible
are the grilled meats and seafood, particularly the "Parrillada
de Mariscos," a vast plate of shrimp, salmon, tilapia,
calamari, mussels, and baked clams, for just $18.
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Williamsburg.
Hours of delivery: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun. - Thu.),
11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.)
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Black Betty
366 Metropolitan Ave., at Havemeyer St.
718-599-0243
Mediterranean, North African
Having friends over and want to put out a spread? Black Betty
will oblige with an assortment of mezzes and finger-friendly
foods, like steamed artichokes ($5), crab cakes ($8), grape leaves ($5), hummus ($4), and terrific olives
($5). The salads ($7 to $10), sandwiches ($6 to $8), and entrees
like paella ($14) also make for a great romantic dinner for
two.
Minimum: $10 with a $3 delivery charge for orders outside of Williamsburg
Delivery area: Williamsburg; some Greenpoint
Hours of delivery: 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: The bar scene which lasts until 4 a.m. is pretty
raucous if you wind up going out later.
Website: www.blackbetty.net
Chai
124 N. 6th St., at Berry St.
718-599-5889/5969
Thai
For a neighborhood teeming with good Thai food, it's hard to
pick a favorite. Most locals swear by Planet Thailand, which
does a booming takeout trade, although it doesn't deliver.
We like this humble corner restaurant, which opened in the fall
of 2003, in spite of hipper-than-thou Sea down the block. While
Sea might have more impressive ambiance, for takeout purposes
Chai is the winner, with fantastic duck, both real and mock
($10), an array of delectable shrimp dishes ($12 to $14), and
a million kinds of sake ($7 for a glass; $14 for a carafe).
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Williamsburg
Hours of delivery: noon - 11 p.m. (Tue. - Sun.)
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: Ask about the varying degrees of spiciness;
by default, dishes are very hot.
Hurricane
Hopeful/Carmaya
139 N. 6th St., between Bedford Ave. and Berry St.
718-302-4441
American, Italian, Seafood
Surfer haven Hurricane Hopeful moved in with its yummy Italian
neighbor, and it's a match made in heaven. By ordering in, you
miss the cozy, sand-floored hut of a restaurant, but where else
can you get fresh chowders ($5.50 to $6.50), lobster rolls ($14),
and excellent homemade pasta dishes ($9 to $14)? It's also
known for its "Dawn Patrol Coffee"($4.95 to $9.95) and shaved
ice ($3 to $8) in the summer. The staff even organizes surf trips!
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Williamsburg
Hours of delivery: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Tue. - Sun.)
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: Look out for special themed nights, including
one for cheap lobster.
Website: www.hurricanehopeful.com
M Shanghai Bistro
and Den
129 Havemeyer St., between Grand and S.
1st Sts.
718-384-9300
Chinese
Forget about greasy lo mein and those fried chicken and French
fry specials. M Shanghai is a stylish, vegetarian-friendly,
high-end alternative offering dishes like sautéed morning
glory ($8), spicy wontons ($5), and "the amazing salt and
chili powder shrimp" ($15). Wash it down with some chrysanthemum
tea ($3 to $5) and eight treasure sticky rice ($6) for dessert.
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Williamsburg proper; outskirts, add a
$3 surcharge
Hours of delivery: 5 p.m. - midnight (Tue. - Sun.)
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: Closed Mondays.
Website: www.mshanghaiden.com
Sparky's
135 N. 5th St., between Berry St. and
Bedford Ave.
718-302-5151
American
Craving fast food but don't want the guilt or the hormones?
Sparky's only sells meat that's family-farmed and organically-raised.
All the hot dog and hamburger combos, of which there are many,
like the Sparky Dog (chili, cheese, bacon, and onion; $3.90),
or the #7 (buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese dressing; $2.90),
either come all-beef or vegetarian. The milkshakes ($3.90) are
great frothy delicacies, but for the milk averse, there's lemonade
iced tea and Tang.
Minimum: $8
Delivery area: within 4 to 5 blocks
Hours of delivery: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.); 5 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun.); daytime if delivery
person available
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: no
Union Star
577 Union Ave., between N. 10th and N.
11th Sts.
718-387-3800
Southern
Craving some down-home cuisine? Union Picnic delivers with buttermilk
fried chicken ($7.95 to $8.95), po'boys ($6.95), and some unbelievable
side dishes ($3.50), from corn on the cob to collard greens to
spicy sweet potatoes. The gravy's so tasty: you'll want it
on everything, with the possible exception of the seasonal fruit
cobblers ($3.75) served up for dessert.
Minimum: $10; $20 north of Kent
Delivery area: Williamsburg and Greenpoint
Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Credit cards: $15 minimum
Keeps address on file: yes
Take note: Vegetarians can order a plate of three sides
for just $8.50.
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